she said in my country
there is a name for white men
who like women like you
ooooooooh
africa's daughters
africa's daughters
africa's daughters
continental thighs closed
& those sharp black wits about you
spoken word 'bourne
spoken word 'bourne
ooOo
ReplyDeleteMaxinephila: a poem
ReplyDeleteMarvin Gay wrote a song called distant lover
ouuuuuweeeee
african daughter
african daughter
african daughter
continents divide
yet all closed eyes are not sleep
VOYEUR
I am guilty
I am a voyeur
I call your name
Inspiration
Am I really guilty
Heart...
What is my crime
I am a voyeur
Gratified by observing
I steal a glance, a moment
You style, your smile, you flow, you go
You leave...
Saticfaction
Theif?
YOU GIVE me inspiration, stimulation
Sensations
I own this joy
Permission is absent, consent not desired
Fear invades me
If you knew...
I enjoy you
I am guilty
I am a voyeur
You are my punishment and my consolation
My prize!
My feeling,my pain,I own
Your philia-ship is my dream
I am a VOYEUR
Hi Maxine Beneba Clarke :-)
I like women like you.
ReplyDeleteVery good indeed! congrats, it is kind of harsh, which is something I really like cause sometimes that is how reality is.
ReplyDelete"in my country
ReplyDeletethere is a name for white men
who like women like you"
yeah, it's "jason"! short and powerful, but not overdone. a real tightrope walk.
I like this alot..great ending Maxine!
ReplyDeleteHehe, Jason, your comment had me giggling.
ReplyDeleteWas thinking of making this a lengthy piece but the more I re-read it, the more I think it might work in this very short form. Thoughts?